Woman killed in cracker factory explosion in UP

A pregnant woman was killed and three others were injured in an explosion in a cracker factory in Siktaur area of the district, police said Thursday.

Boy killed in mishap in Etah

A 13-year-old boy was Thursday killed and seven others injured after being hit by a car, police said here.

New mango named Nirbhaya after gang-rape victim

A new variety of mango, harvested at Uttar Pradesh`s famous mango centre Malihabad, has been named Nirbhaya.

Need to improve law and order to attract investors in UP: BJP

BJP said without improving law & order situation in UP, claims of SP govt of creating a favourable atmosphere for industrialists would prove "hollow".

Philosophical answer costs UP Secy (Home) his job

Secretary (Home) of Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday stirred a row after he brushed of a reporter`s query about the death of four of family in a lighter vein, saying "birth is the reason behind the death".

No charges have been proved against Amit Shah: Joshi

BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Wednesday said Amit Shah is an "experienced" leader to handle the politically-crucial state of UP.

Man kills kids, commits suicide in UP

Depressed over his wife having an extramarital affair, a man allegedly killed his three children and later committed suicide in Uttar Pradesh`s Sonbhadra district, police said.

Stepmother kills girl, dumps body in a well in UP

A seven-year-old girl was killed allegedly by her stepmother, who threw her body into a well in Haraiya area, police said on Wednesday.

Priyanka Gandhi meets Cong workers in Rae Bareli

Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday held meetings with party workers of her mother Sonia Gandhi`s parliamentary constituency here.

Two UP cops fight in public, one is critical

An Uttar Pradesh policeman was in critical condition Wednesday after he and a colleague attacked each other with bamboo sticks in media glare, leaving them bleeding from the face.